Hampshire · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Perham Down
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags in Perham Down, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Loose or badly finished ridge tiles
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
New roof snagging in Perham Down
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We’re often asked to look into tiles or slates sitting out of line and debris left in gutters or valleys, across replacement roofs, new flat roofs and new-build homes.
For a small place like Perham Down, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Perham Down (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Perham Down
How do I find out if my home in Perham Down is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Perham Down in the area you cover?
Yes, Perham Down is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work, and you may want legal advice for that.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the loft space and photograph what we find. Book before the defects period runs out if you can.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof so hidden fixings are not visible to us. We note what couldn’t be seen.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older roofs in small places like Perham Down can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is looked at where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- We send a report with photos of each snag.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles that don’t sit flat can let rain in. Any that look wrong go in the report.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Local roofs and buyers in Perham Down
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Grateley station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Perham Down and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Perham Down. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of SP11 for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We offer new roof snagging to properties on Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Perham Down
Perham Down’s nearest station is Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). Not far away are Quarley Hill.
Useful tips for Perham Down property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Keep warranty papers safe
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep the final payment until the roof has been checked if your contract allows it. It gives the roofer a reason to finish everything.
Why act early in Perham Down
It’s easier to get snags sorted while money is still owed. After the final payment it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. For an older or listed building in a place like Perham Down, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- What’s under the new coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs